Football World Cup 2010 - Johannesburg

Johannesburg - JSC

Jozi, Jo'burg, eGoli, ... however you call it, it is the largest city in all of South Africa. Having built its fortune on precious stones and metals, this thriving metropolis will be the centrpoint for the world cup extravaganza. With three fiecely competitive local clubs in the Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates and Moroka Swallows, the local support should be huge.

The stadium will be extensively upgraded in time for the world cup, when it will host the opening and final matches, among others.

Stadium Details

Name:	Soccer City Stadium (aka FNB Stadium)
Capacity:	104,000
Opened:	1987
Club:	Kaizer Chiefs (prior to world cup)

Matches in Johannesburg - JSC

1. Friday 11th June, Johannesburg - JSC 15:00 BST

Group A Match

South Africa 1 - 1 Mexico

Scorers for South Africa: Tshabalala (55)

Scorers for Mexico: Marquez (79)

Coverage: ITV1
9. Monday 14th June, Johannesburg - JSC 12:30 BST

Group E Match

Netherlands 2 - 0 Denmark

Scorers for Netherlands: Agger (o.g. 46), Kuyt (85)

Coverage: ITV1
20. Thursday 17th June, Johannesburg - JSC 12:30 BST

Group B Match

Argentina 4 - 1 South Korea

Scorers for Argentina: Park CY (o.g. 16), Higuain (33, 76, 80)

Scorers for South Korea: Lee CY (45 + 1)

Coverage: ITV
29. Sunday 20th June, Johannesburg - JSC 19:30 BST

Group G Match

Brazil 3 - 1 Côte d'Ivoire

Scorers for Brazil: Fabiano (25, 50), Elano (62)

Scorers for Côte d'Ivoire: Drogba (79)

Coverage: BBC1
39. Wednesday 23rd June, Johannesburg - JSC 19:30 BST

Group D Match

Ghana 0 - 1 Germany

Scorers for Germany: Ozil (60)

Coverage: ITV1
52. Sunday 27th June, Johannesburg - JSC 19:30 BST

Round of 16

Argentina 3 - 1 Mexico

Scorers for Argentina: Tevez (25, 52), Higuain (33)

Scorers for Mexico: Hernandez (71)

Coverage: ITV1
58. Friday 2nd July, Johannesburg - JSC 19:30 BST

Quarter Final

Uruguay (4) 1 - 1 (2) Ghana After E.T. & penalties

Scorers for Uruguay: Forlan (55, p), Victorino (p), Scotti (p), Abreu (p)

Scorers for Ghana: Muntari (45 + 2), Gyan (p), Appiah (p)

Coverage: ITV1
64. Sunday 11th July, Johannesburg - JSC 19:30 BST

Final

Netherlands 0 - 1 Spain After E.T.

Scorers for Spain: Iniesta (115)

Coverage: BBC1 (and ITV1)

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